22. Research
The current situation was starting to clear up.
Although Zhang Shaoqing hadn’t turned into the villainous pervert that deserved to be shot, he would still manage to acquire the props meant for him in a relatively reasonable way.
Talk about unexpected! There was zero preparation involved!
But Little Emperor Wen was as illogical as ever; at least in reality, there was an explanation for how the Hypnosis Spray came to be, instead of just magically appearing in Zhang Shaoqing’s hands.
So, using hypnosis for a prank was a breach of the plot, right?
Ning Chu darted into the bathroom, attempting to avoid any excitement in front of her roommates.
One headache after another bombarded her, leaving her overwhelmed.
Leaning against the bathroom wall, the fear gradually faded. She looked down at the small bottle in her hand, unsure of what to do next.
Throw it away? Destroy it? Hide it?
Or maybe it could just be mine?
Ning Chu’s mind raced. This Hypnosis Spray was originally intended for GHS, but looking at it from another angle, if she used it as a self-defense spray against wolves, wouldn’t that be perfect?
What if Wen Yang ever tried something funny? A quick hypnosis would handle it!
And if she encountered any pervert outside, just spray it in their face!
Using a self-defense spray meant worrying about concentration levels; a pervert might grit their teeth and keep on attacking. But this spray? Instant win!
“Ning Chu! What are you doing hiding in the bathroom? If you’re not gonna use it on me, at least give it back!” Outside, Zhang Shaoqing knocked on the door, his voice a wailing echo, “That’s mine!”
“No way! What if you use it to harm girls!”
“Am I that kind of person?!”
“Yes!”
“……”
Zhang Shaoqing paused, and his cries grew even more tragic: “Have I not treated you well these past two months? How did I become that kind of person?!”
“Confiscated!”
“And I’m worried you’ll harm girls too!”
Wen Yang was helplessly doing laundry on the balcony when he heard Zhang Shaoqing’s retort and instinctively objected: “Ning Chu wouldn’t do that.”
“Why not?!”
Because Ning Chu is a girl…
If she were to use the Hypnosis Spray against girls, it would be more believable for Wen Yang to think she’d target handsome guys instead.
“She’s… a good person.”
“So you’re saying I’m a bad one?!”
Zhang Shaoqing pointed at his own face and then shot a glance at Wang Jie, who was leaning against the balcony door, joining in on the chaos: “You tell him!”
“Ning Chu is highly unlikely…” Wang Jie cautiously stated, not wanting to offend him, “It’s better off with Ning Chu so you don’t use it to prank anyone.”
“And consider it an apology gift to Ning Chu,” Wen Yang chimed in.
“Hey! My character isn’t that bad!”
Ning Chu sulked in the bathroom, leaning against the door, muttering under her breath: “You have good character? Yet you take Wang Jie to the KTV for princesses and to bars for company?”
“Hey, you don’t know; those two princesses on Friday were really something!” Mentioning it, Zhang Shaoqing immediately recalled his KTV experience from Friday and began to brag, “That little spaghetti strap dress~ so fair and attractive, and she could sing too!”
“Right, Wang Jie?”
Wang Jie instantly felt like a quail, his face flushing as he nodded.
“You didn’t even dare touch them! Unlike me, who at least got to touch a leg~”
Wen Yang’s interest peaked: “Do tell.”
Ning Chu scoffed.
I’d love to witness that too! But unfortunately, I’ve already become a girl, and going to such places is dangerous.
Waiting in the bathroom for about ten minutes, her lower abdomen wasn’t stirring at all.
She exhaled in relief; though she was now hidden in the bathroom, the idea of eavesdropping on the three roommates outside while she was stuck sweating in here was quite humiliating.
It seemed the Hypnosis Spray wasn’t the plot’s key point; the real issue lay in whether Zhang Shaoqing had any intentions of harming girls.
With that thought, Ning Chu unlocked the door, casting a quick glance at the three guys huddled together discussing women, and walked straight toward the room.
Seeing her enter, Wen Yang immediately switched to a serious demeanor, stepping back from the discussion, while Zhang Shaoqing hurried after her, desperately pleading for the Hypnosis Spray.
“Life’s about reasoning; that’s my stuff.”
“Even if I were a pervert, I wouldn’t use this on girls, okay? That’s illegal!”
“Then why did you lock it up?!”
“Forget it, I’m holding onto it for you!”
Sitting down at her desk, Ning Chu locked the Hypnosis Spray in the drawer and slipped the key into her pocket.
Zhang Shaoqing fell into despair, let out a long sigh, and turned to leave.
“Shaoqing.”
“What now?”
Ning Chu turned around and looked at Zhang Shaoqing’s face, giving a cheeky smile: “Next time you find a treasure like this, don’t hide it away. I’ll help you keep it~”
In the plot, there were plenty of similar GHS props around.
Hypnosis Spray, aphrodisiac, x-ray vision, invisibility, telekinesis…
But these things only appeared in a couple of short stories; in reality, there’d likely be time limits.
“Get real! You’re hooked on fleecing, aren’t you?!” Zhang Shaoqing shot her a glare, “I’m off to play games! Don’t bug me!”
For now, that felt like a conclusion!
Ning Chu finally relaxed, knowing that even if Zhang Shaoqing got his hands on any props, he wouldn’t think of using them against girls.
She caressed the drawer key in her pocket, picked up her prepared change of clothes, and stepped back into the bathroom.
This time, it was for a shower.
With all precautions in place, Ning Chu stood in front of the mirror and took off her clothes.
First, a glance at her bust… still that petite and cute size.
The lines on her lower abdomen weren’t showing any signs of spreading.
Her figure remained slender and delicate, totally lacking any muscle definition, although there was a slight belly when she was relaxed.
That soft belly paired with the light pink lines looked rather enticing!
Ning Chu realized she felt a bit enticing all over.
Looking further down…
She gulped; this was clearly her own body parts, but her fingers trembled nervously.
Circumstances forced her!
The book clearly stated! If a succubus chose to forcefully suppress her desires multiple times, it would lead to a complete breakdown of her rationality!
And the consequences of such a breakdown in the Little Emperor Wen world might lead to something catastrophic…
Even a frosty, mute girl like Lily couldn’t fully suppress it; she needed little toys for self-satisfaction.
Ning Chu blushed, the sound of water covering her nervousness. This was her first proper exploration of her new parts after a week of being a girl.
After a week of adapting, she had unwittingly become accustomed to her female body. Though still a bit resistant, there was also plenty of curiosity.
There were no thoughts of GHS or self-reading; her mind was filled with exploration, yet the sensitive feelings sent shivers through her body, and her legs felt weak.
After a shower, she felt almost violated, her face displaying an expression of utter existential dread.
This body was far too sensitive…
“Let’s just call it the first step in accepting the female form…”
“Eventually, one must take this step.”
